1873 Wood Engraving Art Lydia Foote Charles Francis Coghlan Stage Theater YTG5

"Scene from 'Man and Wife', at the Prince of Wales's Theatre"

This is an original 1873 black and white in-text wood engraving of a portrait of actress Lydia Foote (1843-1892) and actor Charles Francis Coghlan (1842-1899), dressed in costume for their roles as Anne Sylvester and Geoffrey in a production of "Man and Wife", that was performed at the Prince of Wales's Theatre of Coventry Street, Westminster, London, England during the Victorian era.

CONDITION

This 140+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate aging throughout. Light wrinkling. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Some light surface rub. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 9.5 x 13 inches; 24 x 33 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is proud to present a collection of wood engravings from 1873 issues of The Graphic magazine that illustrate the people, places, and events of Victorian era England, including hare coursing at Great Altcar, London cityscapes, sailing ships of the British Royal Navy, and many others! To continue indulging your inner Anglophile, simply click on the link provided beneath the condition paragraph. Enjoy!

Keywords specific to this image: Thespian, Fashion, Lovers, Romance

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